Business analytics study data through statistical and operations analysis, the formation of predictive models, and the application of optimization techniques. Business analytics also involve the communication of insights and data to customers and colleagues. Most technology and business leaders agree that data driven decision-making is optimal, but few organizations have automated and embraced business analytics technology.

It has been said that accountants speak a language of their own. As a result, financial teams can use acronyms and other “short hand” to quickly and effectively communicate information. However, accountants are spending more and more time communicating with their non-finance counter-parts. This can result in the accounting team appearing difficult to understand. For finance professionals who communicate and work with varying parts of the organization, it is critical to focus on these three key essential communications considerations:

The decision to leave a job is significant. A new job means giving up the people, systems, and environment you know to embrace the unknown. So, why would employees who are considered key players and regularly get increases as well as key assignments take a risk and quit?

In most organizations accountants work in teams, often segmented by key functions or areas of specialization. While all accountants share a passion for accuracy, efficiency, and process – not all accountants make good supervisors.